Software Developer at Green Africa

Job role

• Design and develop scalable backend services and RESTful/GraphQL APIs using Laravel PHP and Node.js with NestJS, ensuring application performance and security.
• Build efficient database schemas, optimize queries, and maintain databases including MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Create responsive, interactive, and high-performance user interfaces with React and Next.js, implementing modern frontend architectures with effective state management.
• Develop reusable frontend components, maintain design systems, and ensure crossbrowser compatibility and performance optimization.
• Integrate frontend applications seamlessly with backend services, implementing server-side rendering (SSR) and static site generation (SSG) where appropriate.
• Collaborate on end-to-end feature development, participate in architectural decisions, and contribute to technical planning for scalable applications.
• Write comprehensive unit and integration tests, debug and troubleshoot issues across the full stack, and maintain high code quality through code reviews.
• Work closely with DevOps teams to manage deployments, infrastructure, and ensure smooth operation of applications in cloud environments.

Qualifications

•  BSc/HND in Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a related field, with 4+ years of professional software development experience.
• Strong expertise in backend development using Laravel PHP and Node.js with the NestJS framework.
• Advanced frontend development skills with React and Next.js, including responsive design and state management.
• Proficiency in TypeScript for building type-safe and maintainable code across the stack.
• Solid understanding of database design, optimization, and experience working with MySQL, PostgreSQL, and MongoDB.
• Experience designing and consuming RESTful APIs, with familiarity in GraphQL and WebSocket integrations.
• Knowledge of version control systems (Git) and strong understanding of software testing principles and frameworks.
• Excellent problem-solving, time-management, and organizational skills with the ability to meet time-sensitive deadlines.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a creative, self-motivated mindset eager to learn and grow in a fast-paced environment.